Photo of a traditional garden in London.

This large garden sits on top of a hill with a spectacular view of a lake and mountains. The client requested we connect two distinct sitting areas with a decorative pathway, one at the house and one at the bottom of the garden. They also asked for a subtle planting scheme that complemented the garden without deterring from the views. Our team was successful in completing this project by: Adding a large dining patio made of slabs near the home. Integrating linear stepping stones into the patio leading towards the stairs. Creating sculptural stair structures of staggered blocks. Designing the stairs to become linear stepping stones at the bottom of the slope, leading to a secondary patio with a circular lounging set. Merging grasses and meadow perennials with the existing landscape.

planters at the end of the garden
Inspiration for a garden in Surrey.

Contemporary Country Garden, West Sussex, UK
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.

Pond in Japanese garden
Expansive country side formal full sun garden for autumn in West Midlands with a pond.

The new lawn makes the garden seem bigger and deeper. It's a shallow garden with a point to the left, now concealed by trees and the swing seat. New planting contrasts purples, greys and greens. Jane Harries

This small, north-east facing garden, measuring around 100 m2, was in need of a complete transformation to bring it into line with the owner's interior style and the desire for an outdoor room experience. A series of bi-folding doors led out to a relatively small patio and raised lawn area. The objective was to create a design that would maximise the space, making it feel much larger and provide usable areas that the owners could enjoy throughout the day as the sun moves around the garden. An asymmetrical design with different focal points and material contrasts was deployed to achieve the impression of a larger, yet still harmonious, space. The overall garden style was Japanese-inspired with pared back hard landscaping materials and plants with interesting foliage and texture, such as Acers, Prunus serrula cherry tree, cloud pruned Ilex crenata, clumping bamboo and Japanese grasses featuring throughout the garden's wide borders. A new lower terrace was extended across the full width of the garden to allow the space to be fully used for morning coffee and afternoon dining. Porcelain tiles with an aged wood effect were used to clad a new retaining wall and step risers, with limestone-effect porcelain tiles used for the lower terrace. New steps were designed to create an attractive transition from the lower to the upper level where the previous lawn was completely removed in favour of a second terrace using the same low-maintenance wood effect porcelain tiles. A raised bed constructed in black timber sleepers was installed to deal with ground level changes at the upper level, while at the lower level another raised bed provides an attractive retaining edge backfilled with bamboo. New fencing was installed and painted black, a nod to the Japanese shou sugi ban method of charring wood to maintain it. Finally, a combination of carefully chosen outdoor furniture, garden statuary and bespoke planters complete the look. Discrete garden lighting set into the steps, retaining wall and house walls create a soft ambient lighting in which to sit and enjoy the garden after dark.

Photo of a medium sized country back full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.

Country back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Pascal Otlinghaus
Design ideas for a mediterranean back formal garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.

Contemporary back partial sun garden in Madrid with lawn edging.

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

This is an example of a traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in London.

Lee Bestall
Inspiration for a large rural back formal full sun garden wall for summer in Other with natural stone paving.

Mediterranean back garden in Other with gravel and a garden path.

Contemporary rose garden in Devon, England
This is an example of a classic back full sun garden in Devon with a flowerbed.

Photo of a contemporary garden in London.